Hospitality

Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s inaugural Gather Summit is a huge success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit.

Ugly Butterfly 2.0 to land at the iconic Headland Hotel, Cornwall

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Adam Handling MBE is set to open a new chapter of his pioneering Cornish restaurant, Ugly Butterfly, this summer, as it moves from its previous location in St Ives.

St Austell Brewery delivers another year of growth and unveils major new rebrand

St Austell Brewery, has reported strong financial performance and has also unveiled its first significant rebrand in 70 years.

Raise a glass for Bowgie Inn’s Ale & Cider Festival 2025!

Bowgie Inn’s beloved Ale & Cider Festival is back for the August Bank Holiday weekend – and this year, it’s bigger, bolder and more spectacular than ever.

Chance to become a chef in some of the most stunning pub locations in the South West

St Austell Brewery is offering a unique opportunity to kickstart a culinary career with a range of exciting chef apprenticeships available across some of the South West’s most iconic and scenic pubs – from Penzance to Bath.

Get ready, Cheltenham! La Petite Brasserie unveils its exciting new sister venue this Friday

Cheltenham’s vibrant dining scene is about to get even better! This Friday, prepare to welcome La Petite Bar and Grill, the highly anticipated new “big sister” to the beloved La Petite Brasserie.

New Queen of the Bees is unveiled

Cirencester pub The Bees Knees has been taken over by Michaela McCarthy, an ex publicans’ daughter.

Taste of the West future potentially secured by consortium of experienced business owners

A deal has been agreed in principle with the administrators of Taste of the West to acquire its intellectual property and brand, but not the existing company, which is no longer trading.

Cornish Bakery targets 400 UK locations

From the humble origins of a small fishing village in Cornwall, Cornish Bakery has been highly successful in expanding into ‘tourist hotspots’.

High-profile speakers on sustainability, provenance and quality to headline new South West food and drink summit, ‘Gather’

Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.

Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.

Wavi Coffee announces summer pop-up at Highcliffe Cornwall

The iconic mobile Land Rover coffee brand brings its signature style to the Cornish coast for a 16-week seasonal residency.

Calling the next generation of culinary stars!

Exmoor Young Chef returns and NEW for 2025, the Aspiring Chef competition debuts!

South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!

The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges

Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.

Bristol hoteliers hope a bright summer lies ahead

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.

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